Filming Supplies

This is a list of supplies for the independent filmmaker, vlogger, instructor,  who doesn’t want to spend their savings on expensive top tier equipment but still want to make a high quality product.  There is a lot of product on the market now to assist in low budget film production, DSLR level filming, and now the exciting new mini 4K platform.

Beastgrip Phone Frame

Click To Buy – Beastgrip Pro + Wide Angle Lens Bundle

Description:  The rig might look funky but this is one of the best gadgets around.  With a conversion ring and a stable clip, this frame converts your phone into a DSLR camera.  It has the same body shape as a DSLR camera body, it has shoe mounts all over it for accessories, and it has a ring for additional lenses, including an anamorphic lens and a converter so you can use your Canon, Nikon, or Sony lenses with your phone.  The frame is sturdy and the shots look beautiful.

Beastgrip Anamorphic Lens 1.33X

Click To Buy –  Beastgrip Pro Series 1.33X Anamorphic Lens

Description:  This lens with the Beastgrip body allow you to film beautiful cinematic ratio shots using your smartphone.  If you get the Beastgrip body you need to get this lens as well.

Beastgrip DOF Adapter MK2 Lens adapter for Canon/Nikon/Sony Lenses

Click To Buy – Beastgrip DOF Adapter MK2

Description:  This exciting new product allows you to attach any of your SLR/DSLR lenses to your smartphone using the Beastgrip Case.  This is a MUST BUY for any of you interested in using your smartphone as a primary camera for filming Vlogs, Instructional Videos, Movies, etc.


Smartphone Tripod Clamp

Click To Buy – Vastar Universal Smartphone Tripod Adapter Cell Phone Holder Mount Adapter, Fits iPhone, Samsung, and all Phones, Rotates Vertical and Horizontal, Adjustable Clamp

Description:  This is a solid clamp, spring loaded, complete with a swivel to rotate the position of the phone from horizontal to vertical.  Durable and secure.

Gimars 4 Button Locking 2 in 1 iPad Pro and Smartphone Tripod Clamp

Click To Buy –Gimars 4 Button Locking 2 in 1 Phone iPad Pro Tripod Mount Adapter Universal Tablet Clamp Holder Fits iPad Air/Mini, MS Surface More for Monopod/Selfie Stick/Tripod Stand

Description:  If you use your iPad for a reference tool to paint with, this is awesome to use to support the pad.  If you use your iPad as a CamRanger viewfinder for your DSLR then you want one of these mounts.  It can be mounted to any tripod or camera mount and can support either an iPad or a smart phone.  This is a very versatile and useful tool.